Exponential Science Capital to Foster Hedera Innovation With Latest Investment

Exponential Science Capital is pleased to announce its leadership of a $3 million capital raise in Obligate, a pioneering force in on-chain capital markets. The funding round, which includes participation from a public crowdfunding campaign, marks a significant milestone as Obligate achieves profitability whilst experiencing surging demand for on-chain investment products and bespoke tokenisation solutions.

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Exponential Science Capital led the round alongside more than 150 investors participating through a Republic Europe crowdfunding campaign. The raise also attracted prominent industry figures including Yuval Rooz (Founder of Digital Asset & Canton Network), Seamus Donoghue (former Chief Growth Officer at Metaco and VP Growth at Ripple), and Khalid Howladar (former Moody's Head of GCC Banks & Securitisation, Global Head of Islamic Finance).

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Obligate AG provides blockchain infrastructure for the compliant issuance, settlement, and lifecycle management of digital debt instruments. Through its platform, Obligate enables the on-chain issuance of legally enforceable securities, offering a seamless bridge between traditional capital markets and decentralised finance. The company's integrated marketplace connects issuers and investors directly, whilst supporting partners across distribution, listing, and custody.

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Exponential Science Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in transformative technologies that are reshaping the future of finance and digital infrastructure.

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The investment will enable Obligate to accelerate its strategic objectives, including the launch of flagship yield products investing in diversified portfolios of on-chain debt securities and structured products. This development promises to democratise access to high-quality digital fixed income opportunities for a broader range of investors.

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As part of its growth strategy, Obligate will enable interoperability of its flagship products across multiple networks, particularly Hedera, Canton, Solana, with additional networks to follow. The company will also expand its distribution network and secondary market partnerships to enhance liquidity whilst advancing large-scale bespoke tokenisation projects with institutional partners.

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